AS26484 Wakizashi: Oumi-no-kami Minamoto Hisamichi (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: 26484

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Inscription: Oumi-no-kami Minamoto Hisamichi 近江守源久道

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Hisamichi.

Habaki: gold-plated double habaki
Blade Length: 58.2cm (22.91in)
Curvature: 1.6cm (0.63in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 3.14cm (1.24in)
Sakihaba: 2.04cm (0.80in)
Kasane: 0.61cm (0.24in)
Weight: 545g

Era: mid Edo period, circa early 18th century
Shape: wide and thin blade tapering toward the tip with small kissaki.
Jigane: koitame and komokume with fine jinie.
Hamon: Nie base Gunome midare with thick nioikuchi.

Features:
The first-generation Omi no Kami Hisamichi was a student of the second-generation Iga no Kami Kinmichi and is known as one of the leading swordsmiths of the Mishina school in Kyoto during the Shinto period. In addition to the usual chrysanthemum crest, he also engraved a chrysanthemum branch crest on the tang. The second-generation Hisamichi was the son of the first generation and likewise engraved the chrysanthemum branch crest on the tang. This sword is believed to be the work of the second-generation Hisamichi.

Historical Background: During the Genroku period, currency reforms led to inflation and increased commercial activity, resulting in the rise of wealthy merchants in Kyoto and Osaka. Since townspeople were permitted to wear wakizashi, many wakizashi were produced during this period.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: iron base carved with a dragon.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo base carved with a dragon.
Menuki: dragon motif

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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